Senior Development Planner - Renewable Energy

Allen & York Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy developer in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Development Planner to lead strategy and manage applications for a portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town & Country Planning, be chartered with RTPI or IEMA, and have over 5 years' experience in complex planning applications. This hybrid role offers a chance to shape major renewable energy projects while working closely with stakeholders and project teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience delivering complex planning applications.
• Strong background in renewables, ideally onshore wind.
• Confident working across TCPA, S36, and DCO regimes.

Responsibilities

• Leading planning strategy across multiple renewable energy projects.
• Managing planning applications, EIAs, appeals and consents.
• Acting as the key contact for LPAs, statutory consultees and stakeholders.
• Supporting project teams from site identification through to consent.
• Representing projects at consultations, examinations and inquiries.

Skills

Planning strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Town & Country Planning or similar

RTPI or IEMA chartered

Job description

Senior Development Planner
📍 Cambridge (Hybrid)

An established renewable energy developer is looking to appoint a Senior Development Planner to support a growing UK portfolio of projects, with a strong focus on onshore wind and large-scale infrastructure.

This role will suit an experienced planner who enjoys shaping planning strategy, leading applications and appeals, and working closely with local authorities, consultees and multi-disciplinary project teams.

The role includes:

• Leading planning strategy across multiple renewable energy projects
• Managing planning applications, EIAs, appeals and consents
• Acting as the key contact for LPAs, statutory consultees and stakeholders
• Supporting project teams from site identification through to consent
• Representing projects at consultations, examinations and inquiries

About you:

• Degree qualified in Town & Country Planning (or similar)
• RTPI or IEMA chartered
• 5+ years' experience delivering complex planning applications
• Strong background in renewables, ideally onshore wind
• Confident working across TCPA, S36 and DCO regimes

A great opportunity for a senior planner looking to play a hands-on role in the delivery of nationally significant renewable energy projects.

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